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The basics design of headsets has been unchanged, and kind of unexciting, for quite awhile now. Sure, new features come along like wireless functionality, noise-cancelling, or even RGB lighting to spice things up, but those have all been around for some time. So when something actually new comes along, it’s a reason to be excited, especially when the “new” is a bit off the beaten path. That’s the case with the HP OMEN Mindframe headset (See it on Amazon), which is the first headset to employ active cooling technology. Yes, you’re still reading about a headset and not a computer. So is it just a gimmick or is there a real benefit? I decided to find out.

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Source: IGN.com HP OMEN Mindframe Gaming Headset Review